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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jun-2006, 23:34
Replies: 24
Views: 5,162
Posted By Felix
Nice work, twpd. You gonna do the No Limits day...

Nice work, twpd. You gonna do the No Limits day at Croft on Aug 7 by chance?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2006, 22:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,968
Posted By Felix
Right, I think I've made up my mind. Will be...

Right, I think I've made up my mind. Will be there in a caravan setting up on Saturday and planning to have a BBQ dinner after the race while waiting for the worst of the exodus to be over. If anyone...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2006, 17:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,968
Posted By Felix
Well, I do have a caravan that I could...

Well, I do have a caravan that I could borrow...maybe go down Saturday. Anyone done it in a caravan or camper van? Where do you park one of them then (sorry, Jeff, it's getting yet more complicated!)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2006, 17:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,968
Posted By Felix
I'll be in a 4-wheeled vehicle, I'm afraid.

I'll be in a 4-wheeled vehicle, I'm afraid.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2006, 16:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,968
Posted By Felix
Getting to and from the MotoGP

Have not been to Donny for MotoGP before but heard plenty of horror stories. So, anyone have any good advice on how to avoid the worst? Will be coming down the M1 from the (frozen) north.

Also,...
Forum: Tyres 22-Jun-2006, 00:03
Replies: 5
Views: 3,507
Posted By Felix
I think Bungi might be talking about the Racetec...

I think Bungi might be talking about the Racetec rain tyres, which are very good.
http://www.metzelermoto.com/MEDIA/TyreCatalog/11500132_ME_Z_Rain.gif
They are quite a bit better than the old block...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 12:54
Replies: 15
Views: 3,404
Posted By Felix
Christ, Ray, you'll wear it out carrying on like...

Christ, Ray, you'll wear it out carrying on like that! LOL
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2006, 13:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By Felix
Where are the spring cups for the plate on the...

Where are the spring cups for the plate on the right?
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Jun-2006, 13:01
Replies: 13
Views: 3,444
Posted By Felix
U2U Jasper. He had some made and should have...

U2U Jasper. He had some made and should have plenty of pictures of at least two systems.
Forum: Tyres 16-Jun-2006, 12:14
Replies: 1
Views: 3,125
Posted By Felix
Plenty of places stock the 400SS type tyres, like...

Plenty of places stock the 400SS type tyres, like Pirelli Supercorsa with a 160 rear, popular with medium/soft front and a medium rear.

www.wraysburytyres.co.uk
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2006, 21:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,779
Posted By Felix
As a starting guide, try 15 mm rear and 25 mm...

As a starting guide, try 15 mm rear and 25 mm front static sag. Running wide usually means the rear is squatting too much in relation to the front. This can be due to a number of factors, but static...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jun-2006, 13:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,445
Posted By Felix
On the 6 post clutches the free height of the...

On the 6 post clutches the free height of the spring should be 7.5 mm or greater. On the 999RS 4 post clutches, they increased this a 8 mm minimum.

PM me an email address, JPM, and I'll send you the...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jun-2006, 13:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,445
Posted By Felix
I am not sure I follow what you are saying. Once...

I am not sure I follow what you are saying. Once the spring is "flat" then obviously it won't assemble correctly. If done correctly, there is no reason the spider spring shouldn't last for ages. I...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jun-2006, 10:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,445
Posted By Felix
I agree with Jon, here. They should last quite a...

I agree with Jon, here. They should last quite a long time. One clue is how much you need to compress them when you install the centre nut. It should only compress a couple of millimeters, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2006, 20:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,469
Posted By Felix
Do a search, mate. This subject has been well...

Do a search, mate. This subject has been well covered. What you'll find is far more detailed then I can put in this reply. Oh, and welcome to all things Ducati. Since it's so nice and warm I'll have...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 14:37
Replies: 14
Views: 3,114
Posted By Felix
My money is on Crust.;) There was a high profile...

My money is on Crust.;) There was a high profile case in the States some years ago involving Brembo in a liability suit. Since then, no road spares are available from Brembo. The race spares on...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2006, 15:10
Replies: 13
Views: 3,364
Posted By Felix
Regis should be worried, now.;) Sounds like great...

Regis should be worried, now.;) Sounds like great fun WJB. Chris really is a top bloke. He rode my RS around Croft three years ago. And his girlfriend was a sight to behold.:D
Forum: Monsters 08-Jun-2006, 16:19
Replies: 4
Views: 2,525
Posted By Felix
You might find that they haven't made any yet and...

You might find that they haven't made any yet and that's the reason your dealer can't get any. A call to Ducati UK will probably net an answer, I'd suspect.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jun-2006, 12:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By Felix
Still too early for me, Ray, I am afraid. It's...

Still too early for me, Ray, I am afraid. It's looking like early August for me. The first one will be Croft, or maybe Elvington as a preliminary shakedown. Either way, you should have no problem...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2006, 22:50
Replies: 23
Views: 3,885
Posted By Felix
The bellypan most likely (coming from Barry) will...

The bellypan most likely (coming from Barry) will be the Corsa one which uses a longer swinging arm, hence it's closer to rear wheel on a road bike.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jun-2006, 17:42
Replies: 38
Views: 4,952
Posted By Felix
Wish I could make this one. I still have a score...

Wish I could make this one. I still have a score to settle with Oulton. Maybe later in the year. Have fun, guys.
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jun-2006, 15:34
Replies: 33
Views: 7,485
Posted By Felix
A 2800 RPM tick-over doesn't make sense, though....

A 2800 RPM tick-over doesn't make sense, though. My 996RS which was far more radical engine wise, ticked over quite happily at 1600 RPM. If you have to turn it up that high simply to get it to idle,...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2006, 21:22
Replies: 12
Views: 3,094
Posted By Felix
twpd, so can you map each cylinder seperately...

twpd, so can you map each cylinder seperately then even on a 4 cylinder bike?
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2006, 15:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,094
Posted By Felix
I am fairly certain that you can't map individual...

I am fairly certain that you can't map individual cylinders. The advanced mapping is to have two different maps in the PC and then select which one to use via an external switch.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Jun-2006, 11:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By Felix
They certainly like to fabricate some different...

They certainly like to fabricate some different stuff. It's like OCC for Ducatis! LOL. Some very nice stuff as well. You don't really need a titanium frame to get to that kind of weight, though.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jun-2006, 13:37
Replies: 33
Views: 7,485
Posted By Felix
Better twice than not at all, eh, Jasp?

Better twice than not at all, eh, Jasp?
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jun-2006, 13:35
Replies: 33
Views: 7,485
Posted By Felix
Nice overall graphs, but a few sizable dips. What...

Nice overall graphs, but a few sizable dips. What airbox are you running?
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jun-2006, 13:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,307
Posted By Felix
Never seen a workshop manual for the Corsa bikes,...

Never seen a workshop manual for the Corsa bikes, but there were spare parts catalogues available. What year is yours? Mind, most of the part are now obsolete, especially the Corsa only parts.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-May-2006, 21:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,821
Posted By Felix
Woodcraft are certainly good quality stuff. I've...

Woodcraft are certainly good quality stuff. I've also had very good results with Vortex stuff, available from a UK distributor at prices that make importing them yourself questionable....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2006, 21:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By Felix
I hope you used a credit card, Ray! Ring the card...

I hope you used a credit card, Ray! Ring the card company and dispute the charges. NOW!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-May-2006, 13:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By Felix
I'd certainly be interested in how it turns out....

I'd certainly be interested in how it turns out. Please keep me posted.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 13:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
Posted By Felix
They are made by Progrip, model 724. Google for...

They are made by Progrip, model 724. Google for best source.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-May-2006, 08:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By Felix
Yeah, I found that a little while ago and had...

Yeah, I found that a little while ago and had some correspondence with the guy. My hat off to the guy for attempting such an ambitious project. I will be sorely tempted to try this over winter when I...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 26-May-2006, 11:32
Replies: 22
Views: 20,115
Posted By Felix
Can you have look for mine as well while you're...

Can you have look for mine as well while you're at it, Andy?:(
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2006, 17:33
Replies: 17
Views: 4,802
Posted By Felix
MotoGP ones are certainly cheap but not heard...

MotoGP ones are certainly cheap but not heard much good. They may be ok for very occasional use but don't expect to last too long. Diasec are probably the best vfm. And, yes, it's the lack of leccy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2006, 21:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By Felix
M8x1.25, shallow head.

M8x1.25, shallow head.
Forum: 851 / 888 24-May-2006, 13:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,780
Posted By Felix
Are you worried about the oil fumes deteriorating...

Are you worried about the oil fumes deteriorating the hoses? Yes, they do, but over a very long time. I still had the original hoses on my 996RS after 4 years and yes, they were a bit soft but still...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 22:27
Replies: 19
Views: 4,324
Posted By Felix
That wants racing, mate, that does!:D

That wants racing, mate, that does!:D
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 22:20
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By Felix
It makes going aroung the slow hairpins smoother,...

It makes going aroung the slow hairpins smoother, as you can ride round on closed throttle.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 19:31
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By Felix
If you're suggesting a trade, I am game!:lol:

If you're suggesting a trade, I am game!:lol:
Forum: Tyres 23-May-2006, 19:29
Replies: 4
Views: 3,387
Posted By Felix
For new ones: Ebay

For new ones: Ebay
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 17:30
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By Felix
I like skids idea. That would be ideal. Put a...

I like skids idea. That would be ideal. Put a knurled knob on sort of like the lever adjuster on the Brembo radial master cylinders. Hmmmm...might just have to give that a go.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2006, 14:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Posted By Felix
Having had experience with both, I'd say there...

Having had experience with both, I'd say there isn't much in it performance wise. Both will need setting up properly on a good dyno operator to get the best from. The off-the-shelf maps are an...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-May-2006, 14:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By Felix
Tried to order some stuff from him about 6 months...

Tried to order some stuff from him about 6 months ago and only once got him on the phone after many attempts via phone and emails. Didn't give a good impression and glad I gave it a miss.

I now buy...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2006, 17:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,411
Posted By Felix
Just load a "zero map" and it will...

Just load a "zero map" and it will retain the stock fueling. That way you can fit it completely and run the standard fueling until you get it on a dyno.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2006, 13:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,935
Posted By Felix
Yup, a file works wonders. If you take your time,...

Yup, a file works wonders. If you take your time, it might be all you need to solve your problem.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-May-2006, 23:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,391
Posted By Felix
I remember fitting an Electrex to my 1998 916 and...

I remember fitting an Electrex to my 1998 916 and never had a problem. Also, if you need wiring stuff, I use these guys as you can buy small quantities of just about everything you need wiring wise:...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 19-May-2006, 23:01
Replies: 14
Views: 9,564
Posted By Felix
I remember fitting an Electrex to my 1998 916 and...

I remember fitting an Electrex to my 1998 916 and never had a problem. Also, if you need wiring stuff, I use these guys as you can buy small quantities of just about everything you need wiring wise:...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 15:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,676
Posted By Felix
M10 x 1.0

M10 x 1.0
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 16:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,728
Posted By Felix
What the deal with the bobbins?

What the deal with the bobbins?
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